Metallographer II

Acuren; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and dental &\

Job summary

Acuren Inspection is seeking a Metallographer II for our Richburg, SC operations. This is a high volume lab setting with a flexible schedule. The role focuses on metallurgical testing, analysis, and reporting to support product quality and development.

The position requires an associates degree or two years of related studies, at least three years in a materials laboratory, and strong English communication and Microsoft Office skills. Aerospace experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical specifications and drawings.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent English communication skills including correct basic grammar, spelling, punctuation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Keyboarding proficiency (40 wpm preferred).
• Ability to safely carry out oral and written work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts microscopic, macroscopic, and other tests on samples of metals and alloys for metallurgical control and development.
• Assists in sample preparation such as polishing or etching and designates areas for examination.
• Studies photomicrographs and determines metal characteristics like crystal structure, porosity, and homogeneity.
• Interprets findings and prepares reports with drawings, charts, and graphs.

Education

Associates degree or two years of post-high school studies in relevant technical field

Job description

Acuren Inspection is currently recruiting for a Metallographer II to support our operations in Richburg, SC. THIS IS A HIGH VOLUME LAB SETTING. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE.

Responsibilities

• Conducts microscopic, macroscopic, and other tests and investigations on samples of metals and alloys for purposes as metallurgical control over products or use in developing new or improved grades and types of metals, alloys, or production methods: Helps laboratory personnel in preparing of samples, such as polishing or etching, and designates area of sample where microscopic or macroscopic examination is to be made.
• Studies photomicrographs and performs microscopic examinations on samples to determine metal characteristics, such as crystal structure, porosity, and homogeneity.
• Interprets findings and prepares drawings, charts, and graphs for inclusion in reports for reference or instruction purposes, and writes reports regarding findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Coordinates and participates in performing special tests, such as end-quench hardenability, bend and tensile, and grain size tests.

Requirements

• Associates degree or two years of post-high school studies in relevant technical field.
• Minimum 3 years in materials laboratory setting or materials-related field. Aerospace industry experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical specifications and drawings
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent English communication skills including correct basic grammar, spelling, punctuation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Keyboarding proficiency (40 wpm preferred).
• Ability to safely carry out oral and written work instructions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability , Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.